How can you evaluate a company’s bankability?

For consumers investing in solar technology either through a residential, commercial or utility scale solar project, accessing a solar manufacturer’s bankability can be a valuable tool in determining the performance, reliability and durability of its systems. Bankability speaks to the confidence lenders and other investors have in a solar panel manufacturer. It can represent how systems perform over time, …

Solar’s ROI potential for homes and businesses

The economic benefits of solar energy are becoming increasingly apparent as innovations in technology make photovoltaic systems more affordable while government programs also offer additional incentives for private and commercial investment in renewable technology. However, the fact remains, solar energy is not attainable without the upfront cost of purchasing and installing modules that will generate electricity. While …

Trina overcomes tight deadlines to bring one of Georgia’s largest solar projects online

Origis Energy is a developer of solar power facilities throughout the world, and has successfully implemented utility-scale solar projects in Italy, Belgium, Slovakia, Greece and other international locations. However, when Origis began work on a solar project in Camilla, Georgia, for utility company Georgia Power, it ran into difficulties with tight deadlines and limited supplies. Located on …

How the neighbor effect influences residential solar panels installations

People all around the country are rapidly learning of the many advantages involved in owning a rooftop solar PV system. While the cost savings and eco-friendly benefits can be displayed for interested parties in lists and charts, sometimes these data points aren’t effective enough to help people make the final decision to install solar panels …

Non-residential PV pipeline continues to grow

The North American solar market continues to grow as more than 4,000 individual projects of non-residential PV pipeline are now in the works. Throughout this region, the PV project pipeline has reached 62 gigawatts as of the third quarter of 2016, according to the IHS Solar Deal Tracker. The investment tax credit has driven much of the growth in …

Growing market demand for 1500V solar components

Despite being a relatively young industry, solar is growing at a breakneck pace as demand for clean, renewable energy increases worldwide. The technology that allows solar systems to harness the energy of the sun and transform it into electricity to power homes and businesses is also changing quickly. The changes are making solar more efficient and …

Israel to build 500-megawatt solar power facility

In efforts to reduce their reliance upon traditional fossil fuels, more countries are turning to solar to meet their renewable energy goals. Israel announced it will begin making plans for a 500-megawatt solar power facility, the largest of its kind of the country. The project, which will be a public-private partnership, will cover about 2.3 …

What 2017 could hold for the solar industry

Looking back at 2016, it was a banner year for renewable energy in general and for solar power in particular. Although the political climate around the world was tumultuous and unpredictable throughout the year, solar deployments continued to make inroads everywhere from China to the U.S. Let’s look at what some of the major trends …

Video Blog: Differences between municipal solar power procurement

Local municipalities around the country are all doing all they can to take advantage of the many benefits that come along with using solar power.  And, much like the diversity of places and thoughts across the country, these communities are taking different approaches to procuring solar power. For instance, Newton, Massachusetts, is undergoing a three-phase …

Trinasolar announces high honors in IHS Markit PV Module Supplier Scorecard

Trina Solar announces high honors in IHS Markit PV Module Supplier Scorecard   In our efforts to remain an industry leader in the solar PV sector, Trina Solar is pleased to announce receiving an overwhelmingly positive review from one of the industry’s most respected organizations. Trina Solar took home the top spot for market presence, according to the …